Residential Wiring

I. Course Prefix/Number:
ELT 114

Course Name:
Residential Wiring

Credits:
3 (2 lecture; 2 lab)

II. Prerequisite

None

III. Course (Catalog) Description

Course provides technical skills and knowledge of residential wiring, to conform to the National Electrical Code. Content includes safe installing, maintaining, replacing and repairing residential wiring and distribution systems. Hands-on labs, using of variety of tools and equipment to complete and troubleshoot residential electrical wiring projects.

IV. Learning Objectives

Student will learn to:

List the National Electrical Code for residential wiring.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of electronic equipment and devices.

Demonstrate proper safety procedures.

Evaluate electrical wiring to troubleshoot wiring flaws

Read and interpret blueprints

List the technical skills and equipment used to repair residential wiring.

Explain the proper use of wiring and ground fault devices.

Apply OSHA rules and regulations in the lab.

V. Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper
citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to
be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity
policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair
hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated
the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary
record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice
President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

The primary methods of instruction will be lectures and laboratory projects, with hands-on demonstrations. The course will be one half lecture and one half lab. The lecture will consist of topics listed in Section VI of the syllabus. The lab section will consist of the demonstrations and simulations listed in Section VII of the syllabus. The students will be observed on following proper methods and complying with the National Code.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.

VIII. Course Practices Required

Students will study from the textbook, take notes from the lectures, complete all of the lab projects, and participate in site visits. Additional homework will be assigned periodically.

IX. Instructional Materials

Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress

Midterm Exam

20%

Final Exam

20%

(3) Quizzes

10%

Homework assignments

10%

Projects

15%

Lab

25%

Makeup tests:

It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor beforehand if they cannot take the final exam on the scheduled date. The makeup exam must be taken prior to due date for course grades to be turned in by the instructor unless alternate arrangements are made with the instructor.

There are no makeup quizzes; the lowest score will be dropped.

Late work:

All assigned work is expected on the due date. Unless arranged with the instructor prior to the due date, no late homework will be accepted. In the case of any absence, the assignments will be due on the student’s return date to class.

Attendance:

Class attendance and participation is mandatory.

XI. Other Course Information

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.